Co-Curricular

We understand the need for boys to be active and that they thrive physically, socially and academically when they are engaged in sport. Many of our highest achieving scholars are also heavily involved with various aspects of our thriving Co-Curricular Program. 

All boys, without exception, are involved in at least one winter and summer co-curricular activity designed to develop their strengths, build friendships and expose them to new challenges. Research demonstrates a link between fitness and academic performance and suggests exercise is good for perseverance, discipline and focus as well as overall mental and physical wellbeing. 

Rostrevor College boasts an exceptional and highly successful Co-Curricular Program backed by some of the best College coaches in the State. Offerings include AFL (Football), Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Cricket, Cross Country, Debating, Golf, Music, Pedal Prix, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Touch Football, Volleyball and Water Polo. 

Rostrevor students have access to five ovals with turf cricket pitches in summer which translate to three AFL and three Soccer pitches in the winter season. Two gymnasiums with three basketball courts also support Basketball, Badminton and Table-Tennis competitions. The College pool is used for Physical Education for R-12 students, Outdoor Education and training for the Swimming and Water Polo teams. Rostrevor's six competition-grade tennis courts have been recently refurbished and the College boasts the southern hemisphere's only international-grade handball courts that are used competitively by the Rostrevor and Old Collegian teams. 

Rostrevor's Football Program integrates with the College Curriculum to develop talented young players and help them reach their full potential. 

At Rostrevor, we understand there’s more to being an elite athlete than just training and playing. The Rostrevor College Football Program incorporates academic and personal growth into each student's development targets. 

Rostrevor’s Football Program strives to: 

• Develop players that go on to play AFL, SANFL or be exceptional local footballers; 
• Create long-term opportunities for graduates to be involved with football, not only as a player, but also as a coach, umpire or administrator; and 
• Cement and strengthen Rostrevor’s place as one of South Australia’s leading football Colleges. 

Rostrevor has a proud and successful soccer heritage that continues to develop and educate stars of the game. Our exceptional soccer facilities and coaches are the envy of many schools and are backed by a Year 7-12 Soccer Program which integrates with the College curriculum as well as with SACE in the Senior Years. The program identifies and develops the sporting potential of young talent, while simultaneously fostering their leadership skills and values, giving them space to be 'men for others'. Rostrevor’s Soccer Program is one of the most comprehensive school soccer programs in South Australia. 

Rostrevor’s Basketball program has grown exponentially in strength and numbers over the past few years. Students in Years 10-12 benefit from the option of an elective Stage I and Stage II Specialist Basketball subject which combines the teaching of Rostrevor College, the Australian Curriculum and the Adelaide 36ers Basketball club. The subject combines theory with practical lessons and ties in with the College’s senior Basketball teams’ training and development.  

The program is designed to identify and develop the strengths of students with an interest in Basketball, while also developing the interpersonal skills needed to be successful in today’s world. The Adelaide 36ers partnership affords participating students specialist coaching including targeted information on strength & conditioning, nutrition, post-game recovery and sport psychology from one of South Australia’s most successful Basketball teams.  

Rostrevor College is fortunate to be partnered with the Adelaide 36ers Basketball Club to deliver a high-quality program to all students who nominate to play Basketball through the Co-Curricular Program. 

At Rostrevor, more than half of our students play a musical instrument. We have many accomplished musicians and our rock, jazz, big bands and solo artists have won numerous awards at Generations in Jazz and other prestigious music events. Our state-of-the-art recording studio with its 64-channel mixing console and premier rehearsal space is the envy of many schools. Several projects recorded in the suite have been released on Apple Music and Spotify. 

Driven by highly skilled and specialised music teachers and tutors, the program opens up a world of musical opportunities and careers to our students. Whether your son is seeking classical music training or just wants to have the opportunity to perform on stage or join a band or ensemble, Rostrevor has something for all.